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CoU students block Dhaka-Ctg highway demanding justice for Opratim

Students demand arrests, 60-day trial and action against police officials over teenager

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 2:02 pm

11-party alliance rejects govt move to amend Constitution

Golam Porwar says parliamentary process bypasses referendum mandate

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 2:01 pm

Shafali storm crushes Bangladesh, India march into final

The defeat leaves Bangladesh with one final chance to return from the Games with a medal.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 1:50 pm

Home minister hopes for speedy trial in Opratim killing

Lauds police for arresting all accused and seizing evidence within 12 hours

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 1:50 pm

Listyo highlights women as leaders of change

Antara News 20 Sep 2026 1:33 pm

World leaders return to UN amid wars in West Asia and Ukraine

Nearly 130 heads of state meet with the post-World War Two order under strain and with the UN itself struggling to remain relevant

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 1:14 pm

36 goals, 4.5 per game and counting: Stop Barca if you can!

Those numbers are ridiculous enough on their own. The underlying data makes them even harder to dismiss.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 12:56 pm

For 2 lakh people, crossing the Vatua river remains an ordeal

Bridge at Salal Ghat could ease transport woes, say locals; MP says steps will be taken to end people

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 12:43 pm

Mass drone barrage on Moscow kills two

The capital's Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that more than 1,600 drones had been intercepted and shot down, 450 of which were aimed at Moscow

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 11:13 am

China thrash debutants Bangladesh 13-0 in women's hockey opener

Bangladesh's women's hockey debut at the Asian Games turned into a harsh reality as they suffered a 13-0 defeat to powerhouse China in their Pool A opener at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, today.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 10:26 am

First janaza of Comilla University teacher

Opratim

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 10:25 am

'Beautiful' but 'little tighter': IOC president impressed by Asian Games wooden huts despite criticism

IOC president Kirsty Coventry called the shipping container-style huts for Asian Games athletes eautiful on Sunday -- but conceded they were a little tighter than similar accommodation at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 10:13 am

Traditional boat race held in Jashore

Seventeen boats took part in the race at Chander Beel, drawing crowds to watch the rural tradition

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 10:04 am

Brighton defeat a 'big lesson' against complacency for Arsenal, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 3-0 defeat by Brighton on Saturday was a ig lesson for the defending Premier League champions after they were beaten for the first time this season.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 9:57 am

Teen arrested over attempted rape of four children in Patuakhali

The mother of one of the alleged victims later filed the case under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 9:25 am

Lampard's Coventry earn landmark first Premier League win in 25 years

Jay Dasilva sealed Coventry City's first Premier League win in 25 years on Saturday as Frank Lampard's side finally kick-started their season with a 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 9:12 am

Why has the U.S. deployed weapons in space? | Explained

What is a space control weapon? What has the U.S. said? Are there treaties limiting weapons deployments in space?

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:57 am

Four killed as bus, auto-rickshaw collide in Patuakhali

Dhaka-bound bus collided head-on with the three-wheeler before plunging into a roadside ditch, police say

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 8:54 am

Japan triathlete Hojo wins first gold of Asian Games

Japan's Takumi Hojo got host nation Japan off to a perfect start when he won the first gold medal of the Asian Games on Sunday in the men's individual triathlon.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 8:36 am

Raphinha hattrick fires perfect Barca to victory at Sevilla

Raphinha scored a superb hattrick to earn Barcelona a 3-1 win at Sevilla on Saturday in La Liga and preserve their 100 percent record.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 8:11 am

Trump cuts short weekend, returns to White House

US President Donald Trump cut short a weekend at Camp David to return unexpectedly to the White House on Saturday, as tensions rose in the Middle East

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 7:38 am

Mum's viral barefoot race sparks debate over India's education crisis

Unprepared and in flip-flops, the 47-year-old widow ran 3km to try secure her daughter's future.

BBC 20 Sep 2026 4:48 am

Why has U.S. deployed space weapons? |Explained

What is a space control weapon? What has the U.S. said? Are there treaties limiting weapons deployments in space?

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 1:52 am

Sounds of explosions heard in Ctg, police say 'rumour'

Video purportedly showing explosions surfaces on social media; The Daily Star could not independently verify it

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 12:44 am

Lautaro Martinez brace saves Inter in Serie A top-two clash with Roma

Lautaro Martinez rode to Inter Milan's rescue on Saturday as the Serie A champions fought back from two-down to force a 2-2 draw at Roma.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 12:14 am

England return to top of T20 rankings with SL whitewash

England returned to the summit of the T20 world rankings with another thumping of Sri Lanka to complete a 3-0 series whitewash in Manchester on Saturday.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 10:58 pm

Contractor accused of assaulting journalist in Kushtia

Journalist allegedly attacked while reporting on irregularities in Tk 9cr project

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 10:21 pm

Shariatpur AL leader dies at hospital while in jail custody

He was accused in an anti-terrorism case filed over a procession

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 9:54 pm

What do I live for now?

Asks mother after body of her only boy found; 3 suspects held

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 9:44 pm

Brighton end Arsenal's perfect record

Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence came off the rails in a 3-0 trouncing by Brighton, while Tottenham remain winless after a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 9:37 pm

Why cheaper money is failing to unlock investment

Over the last couple of years, businesses have raised concerns over high interest rates on loans and urged the Bangladesh Bank (BB) to cut its policy rates to reduce the cost of funds

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 9:28 pm

4 crude bombs explode in Jatrabari, one injured

Blasts occurred in front of Samad Super Market, police say

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 8:40 pm

Animal feed demand to reach 10 million tonnes by 2030

A study of the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) finds

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 8:39 pm

Bus set on fire in Mirpur-1

Fire extinguished before it could spread, police say

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 8:38 pm

BAFFA argues against 100% foreign ownership in freight forwarding sector

The Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association (BAFFA) has urged the government not to expand 100 percent foreign ownership in the country

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 8:18 pm

Muslims worldwide will resist any attempt to attack Makkah, Madinah: Kaikobad

Religious affairs minister says millions of Muslims would sacrifice their lives to protect the holy cities

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 7:50 pm

Home minister should resign for failing to ensure security: Nahid

Death of CoU teacher

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 7:48 pm

'We never gave up, and that's the best message we could send': Scaloni looks beyond tough World Cup

Now, with the tournament behind them, the Argentina coach wants to use the next phase to introduce younger players without losing the spirit that has carried the team through an extraordinary eight-year cycle.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 7:46 pm

Man arrested over rape of 9-year-old girl in Rangpur

Victim was threatened before being raped, police say; accused sent to jail

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 7:23 pm

Major problems at Riyadh airport, with flights cancelled, delayed: Flightradar24

An Aramco fuel tank near Riyadhs international airport was on fire Saturday (September 19, 2026), according to an AFP journalist, after people in the city reported hearing explosions.

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 7:07 pm

TNI hunts OPM suspects after Papua driver killed

Antara News 19 Sep 2026 7:05 pm

21-yr-old sent to jail over alleged gang rape in Mymensingh

Police to seek five-day remand; four other accused still at large

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 6:55 pm

A life for a smartphone? The murder of a Cumilla teen raises grim questions

The killing of 13-year-old Opratim raises disturbing questions about child safety and the violence surrounding everyday theft and snatching

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 6:49 pm

IFRS 9 adoption to challenge banks amid high NPLs: experts

Implementation of international best practice of accounting, IFRS 9, in the banking sector would be challenging amid the huge non-performing loans and the sector

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 6:37 pm

Two killed, five injured as bus hits parked truck in Sirajganj

At least two were killed and five others injured when a speeding bus hit a parked truck on the Jamuna Bridge West Zone Highway in Sirajganj

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 6:19 pm

What did I learn from Citi and PwC?

Citi and PwC taught me different things, but the most important lessons from both institutions were surprisingly similar. Whether you are running a bank, advising a business or leading a team, you are ultimately dealing with the same thing: trust. It takes years to build, but only moments to lose

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 5:46 pm

2 more die as dengue cases cross 60,000

Death toll rises to 178

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 4:36 pm

One detained after 13-year-old boy found dead in Cumilla

Body found 22 hours after boy went missing

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 4:36 pm

Ctg Port: Pro-BNP workers

They urged the government to engage foreign firms to develop the non-profitable Payra Port, not the already profitable NCT

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 4:26 pm

Asian Games open with unity message after troubled build-up

The 20th Asian Games opened in Japan on Saturday with a message of unity following a troubled build-up to the multi-sport spectacular that has more athletes than the Olympics.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 4:19 pm

PM for unified training system to make youth suitable for global job market

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today stressed introducing a unified, international-standard training and certification system to enhance the acceptance and recognition of the country's youth in national and international job markets.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 4:12 pm

Hridoy, Jaker return for Afghanistan Test, Taskin rested

Bangladesh will play the one-off Test against Afghanistan on October 9 in the UAE.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 3:55 pm

Those taking irregular migration routes should not be treated as criminals: Home secretary

Says many may be victims of fraud, exploitation or trafficking

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 3:14 pm

BNP man removed from post over threat to burn UP poll aspirant alive

Audio clip of alleged phone threat goes viral; accused now in jail in separate case

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 3:05 pm

Hold us accountable, Bobby tells education stakeholders

State minister says government should be judged by groundwork for long-term improvements in education

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 2:48 pm

Govt employees to get new pay scale arrears with next salary

According to the order, the basic salary adjustments under the new pay scale will unfold in phases

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 2:28 pm

Iran executes man accused of providing missile info to Israel: judiciary

The death penalty was carried out against Hossein Pedaran, who had provided the Mossad with information on missile sites in Isfahan Province

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 2:10 pm

Body of Comilla University teacher

His body was spotted in the Sandanda area of the neighbouring Comilla University campus around 1:00pm

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 2:01 pm